The average train between Budapest and Zalău takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Zalău. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Zalău. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Zalău at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Zalău. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Zalău station via Debrecen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Budapest to Zalău train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Zalău train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Zalau Nord station.
The distance between Budapest and Zalău is 303.9 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Zalau Nord via Debrecen in around 7h 1m.
